Calif. man accused of trying to support al Qaeda

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Calif. man accused of trying to support al Qaeda

(CNN) — An Orange County, California, man has been indicted on one federal count of knowingly attempting to provide material support and resources to al Qaeda, federal authorities said Friday.

The indictment also charges 24-year-old Sinh Vinh Ngo Nguyen, also known as Hasan Abu Omar Ghannoum, with one count of making a false statement to obtain a passport to facilitate an act of international terrorism.